Nehemiah 5:2
For there were that said, We, our sons, and our daughters, many: therefore we take up corn , that we may eat, and live.
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Context
1 And there was a great cry of the people and of their wives against their brethren the Jews.
2 For there were that said, We, our sons, and our daughters, many: therefore we take up corn , that we may eat, and live.
3 also there were that said, We have mortgaged our lands, vineyards, and houses, that we might buy corn, because of the dearth.
4 There were also that said, We have borrowed money for the king's tribute, our lands and vineyards.